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Green Star Accredited Professional Exam

Wed 14 Oct, 2009 GSAP Online Exam

Sit the examThe Green Star Accredited Professional (GSAP) Exam tests participants' comprehension and application of Green Star, as well their understanding of green building practices in Australia.

We recommend that you take the exam within a few weeks of doing the course to ensure that your knowledge is fresh. It is also advisable to read one of the following technical manuals prior to sitting the exam.

  • Green Star - Office Design and Office As Built v3
  • Green Star - Education v1
  • Green Star - Retail Centre v1
  • Green Star - Healthcare v1
  • Green Star - Multi Unit Residential v1

How to get accredited

Step 1: Attend a Green Star Accredited Professional Course by registering online

Step 2: Once you've attended the GSAP course, book your Green Star Accredited Professional Exam by registering online.

The exam

You can sit the GSAP online exam at a convenient time at home or work. The exam is 'open book' - but is timed, which means you must complete the exam within 2 hours and in one sitting.

The exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions, with a focus on practical application as well as theory. A mark of 75% must be achieved to pass the exam.

To prepare for the exam.

We strongly encourage you to purchase and study a copy of one of the following technical manuals:

  • Green Star - Office Design and Office As Built v3
  • Green Star - Education v1
  • Green Star - Retail Centre v1
  • Green Star - Healthcare v1
  • Green Star - Multi Unit Residential v1

As a GSAP training participant, you are entitled to a $100 discount on your purchase of any technical manual (valid for one month after your course completion date). Visit the GBCA online store to purchase your technical manual.

Your course workbook and access to information located on our website will be a useful tool during the exam.

Some exam questions may require you to search for additional information in order to answer the question. To assist you to answer these questions you will need to ensure you have the following resources downloaded from our website:

Exam cost

The exam is administered directly through the Green Building Council of Australia and costs just $150 per exam. This fee is in addition to your course fee.

Passing the exam

Once you've completed the exam, you'll know immediately if you have passed. If you fail, you can choose to resit the exam at a convenient time by simply re-registering and paying again.

When you've passed the exam, you can download a copy of your GSAP certificate and logo from your user profile straight away. Your details will also be listed in the GSAP directory, which project teams often refer to when looking for suitably qualified green building experts.
Resitting the exam

If you fail on your first sitting, you can choose to resit the exam at a convenient time by simply re-registering and paying the $150 exam fee again. You can either sit the exam immediately, or return to your user profile at a more convenient time.

Sample Questions

1. One point can be awarded for "Provision of Car Parking" Credit if the number of car spaces is:

a. 25% less than maximum local planning allowances

b. 25% less than minimum local planning allowances

c. 10% less than minimum local planning allowances

d. Not exceeding the maximum local planning allowances by more than 10%

2. Which Environmental impact category has the highest Weighting?
a. Indoor Environmental Quality

b. Water

c. Energy

d. All of the above environmental impact categories have the same Environmental Weighting

3. Which calculator(s) are required for the 'Discharge to Sewer' credit:

a. Sewerage and Potable Water
b. Energy and Sewerage
c. Change in Ecology and Sewerage
d. Change in Ecology and Potable Water